BCS Viva Voce flashcards

33 cards. Read the term and the definition here. The deck at the top of this page is optional.

Language Movement 1952

The 21 February 1952 protest in Dhaka demanding Bangla as a state language; police firing killed students, and UNESCO later declared the date International Mother Language Day.

Six Point Movement

A 1966 autonomy programme launched by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Lahore, demanding provincial self-government, fiscal control, and separate currency arrangements for East Pakistan.

Operation Searchlight

The Pakistan Army's crackdown launched on 25 March 1971 in Dhaka and other cities, which triggered the Liberation War and the declaration of independence.

Mujibnagar Government

The provisional government of Bangladesh sworn in on 17 April 1971 at Baidyanathtala, Meherpur, with Syed Nazrul Islam as acting President and Tajuddin Ahmad as Prime Minister.

Instrument of Surrender

The document signed on 16 December 1971 at Ramna Race Course by Lt Gen A.A.K. Niazi, surrendering Pakistani forces to the allied command led by Lt Gen Jagjit Singh Aurora.

Article 7A

A 2011 constitutional provision declaring that any attempt to abrogate the Constitution by force is sedition and punishable, reinforcing constitutional supremacy.

Four State Principles

Article 8 of the Bangladesh Constitution names nationalism, socialism, democracy, and secularism as the fundamental principles of state policy.

Article 102 Writs

The constitutional provision empowering the High Court Division to issue habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition, and quo warranto for enforcing fundamental rights.

Upazila Parishad

A local government tier established under the Upazila Parishad Act 1998, headed by an elected chairman and responsible for development coordination at the sub-district level.

BPSC Role

The Bangladesh Public Service Commission, established under Article 137, conducts recruitment examinations including the BCS and advises on civil-service appointments.

LDC Graduation

Bangladesh met the UN criteria and was recommended for graduation from Least Developed Country status in 2021, with graduation scheduled for 2026.

Rohingya Influx

The arrival of over 700,000 Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar after August 2017, adding to earlier arrivals and creating one of the world's largest refugee settlements.

UN Security Council

The UN organ with 15 members, including five permanent members holding veto power, responsible for maintaining international peace and security under the Charter.

SDG 16

The Sustainable Development Goal on peace, justice, and strong institutions, covering rule of law, access to justice, and accountable governance by 2030.

BIMSTEC

The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation, founded in 1997 with seven members, including Bangladesh, India, and Thailand.

Annual Development Programme

The capital budget of Bangladesh listing development projects and their financing, prepared by the Planning Commission and approved with the annual budget.

Remittances

Money sent home by Bangladeshi workers abroad, exceeding USD 20 billion annually and serving as a major source of foreign exchange and household income.

Tax-to-GDP Ratio

The share of national output collected as taxes, about 8-9% in Bangladesh, which is among the lowest in South Asia and limits public spending.

Sundarbans

The world's largest mangrove forest, about 10,000 square kilometres spanning Bangladesh and India, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and habitat of the Bengal tiger.

BCCSAP

The Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan of 2009, setting adaptation and mitigation priorities across six thematic areas.

Smart Bangladesh 2041

The national digital vision with four pillars: smart citizen, smart government, smart economy, and smart society, building on Digital Bangladesh.

Union Digital Centre

A grassroots e-service outlet, with about 4,500 centres, providing internet access and government services at the union parishad level.

Whistleblower Protection Act 2011

A law protecting persons who report corruption or misconduct by public officials from retaliation, encouraging integrity in public administration.

Conflict of Interest

A situation where a public servant's private interest could influence official decisions; the official must disclose and avoid it.

BCS Viva

The final 200-mark interview stage of the Bangladesh Civil Service examination, assessing personality, communication, general knowledge, and suitability for public service.

Cadre Choice

The selection of a BCS cadre such as administration, police, foreign affairs, or audit, which determines the candidate's future role and posting pattern.

Article 48

The constitutional provision stating that the President is the head of state and exercises functions on the advice of the Prime Minister, except in limited cases.

Article 118

The constitutional provision establishing the Election Commission, responsible for conducting elections and preparing electoral rolls independently.

Article 142

The amendment provision requiring a two-thirds majority of the total members of Parliament for any constitutional amendment.

Padma Bridge

A 6.15-kilometre road-rail bridge over the Padma River, inaugurated on 25 June 2022 and built with domestic funding, linking 21 southwestern districts.

Bangabandhu-1

Bangladesh's first communications satellite, launched in 2018, providing broadcasting and broadband services and supporting digital governance.

Loss and Damage Fund

A climate finance mechanism agreed at COP27 and operationalised at COP28 to compensate vulnerable countries for climate impacts, strongly supported by Bangladesh.

Public Interest Test

An ethical decision rule asking whether an action serves the public good, is lawful, fair, and transparent, applied before making official decisions.